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R500 SPY

2008 Porsche Boxster

Silver Petrol 3387cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Porsche Boxster43,747 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 SPY
MakePorsche
ModelBoxster
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,387cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 55,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Apr 2024 87,720 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 49,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 44,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/35r19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 31,806 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 26,711 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 23,831 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 20,761 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,889 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 13,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 9,268 miles

How Reliable is the Porsche Boxster?

Based on 726,695 MOT tests across 46,886 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
2,475
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
46,886
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,504
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,317
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 5,538
brake disc excessively pitted 5,177
position lamp(s) not working 5,126
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R500 SPY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster in Silver with a 3,387cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Porsche Boxster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 43,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche Boxster fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 19,504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R500 SPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche Boxster typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Porsche Boxster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R500 SPY registered?

R500 SPY is a 2008 Porsche Boxster, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is R500 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 SPY shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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